Would you like to plaster your own house?The benefits of actually being able to plaster mean you will be able to save a lot of money and obtain a great sense of achievement. Imagine standing back after just 1 or 2 hours work to see a nicely smooth plastered wall ready to paint and think "I did that!"Outlay is minimal - the tools needed to start plastering can be obtained for under £50.

Trowel Technique & Control
Only the trowel is used to apply and finish the skim coat. There is no
magic to skimming – it is the combination of firm pressure combined with
the correct angle of your trowel.

How to Plaster Video

Learn how to skim - the basic diy plastering skills needed for skimming a wall

Mixing Plaster

Mixing plaster to the correct
consistency is crucial in obtaining good results. Some beginners have
a tendency to mix the plaster up too thick which can make it harder
to keep the plaster flat and to the correct thickness.

Using your Hawk & Trowel

The essential, but basic skill for
successful plastering. How to load your trowel with the correct
amount of plaster without dropping it on the floor.

An Easy Method of Applying Plaster

A short video showing how to apply
plaster to a wall. This application provides a methodical way of
moving across the wall swiftly and cleanly removing heavy trowel
marks by pushing them across the wall.

Skimming Technique 1

A quick demonstration showing how firm
pressure can help. Don't worry about trowel marks or the finish -
just concentrate on obtaining a flat even coat. The rest will become
possible as the plaster firms up.

Skimming Technique 2

Tips on how to apply a skim coat of plaster.

An Overview of Skimming

Learn how to skim - the basic diy
skills needed for skimming a wall. 2 coats of finish plaster are
applied and 'trowelled' to give a flat, smooth finish. This finish
coat is just one aspect of plastering - if the plaster backing coat
is flat, the finish coat of skim is fairly straightforward. This
video is a very quick guide to the art of plastering.

Another Overview of Skimming

How to skim. Some DIY skills can be
learnt from reading a book - plastering is probably not one of them
You need someone to show you the basics, then much practice is
needed. But it is possible to achieve successful plastering whilst
practising -- just have a go at the small areas first. This clip is a
very quick brief guide to the art of plastering.

Plastering a Ceiling

Learn how to skim a ceiling - the
basic diy skills needed for skimming a ceiling. Plastering a ceiling
is possible for a beginner - but it is important to have an
understanding of the stages of skimming and how the trowel can work
for you.

Probably the best tip: is to not stand directly under your
trowel, to avoid getting any plaster in your eye.

Skimming over artex
ceilings is possible - if not a bit harder due to the thickness that
needs to be applied.

Ceilings can be easier than walls - if you have a good scaffold due to being in a position to provide firm even pressure.

The drawbacks - they tend to be larger areas, so think about refining your technique on a wall first.

How to Plaster a Ceiling

The video below shows how to plaster a ceiling. The method and
process for Skimming over an old artex ceiling (with speeded up clips
to save you getting bored!).

A coat of PVA was applied to
ensure the plaster adheres. This video shows the method of applying the
finish coat to a ceiling - the plastering technique is the same as for a
wall. Spending time to set up a platform for easy reach, or practice
with stilts, will help ensure you stand every chance to gaining a nice
flat finish. be prepared for your arm to ache but it will get easier!

DIY Plastering Courses

All courses are 1:1 and 100% Practical

A personalised course really does ensure you learn everything you need to - easily and quickly in a relaxed environment. Should you wish to share the course with a friend then there is a small additional charge. All the basic skills are taught and practised whilst you plaster a wall at your own pace.

The sense of achievement after plastering a wall to a professional standard, in just one day, will leave you full of enthusiasm.

Learn from home with the DIY Plastering How to Plaster Guide. Plus free videos, information and frequently asked questions to help refine your skills or identify any problems.

The DIY Plastering CoursesIn 1 day you will have the basic knowledge and skills to be able to achieve a flat smooth professional finish on a small wall. Then with practice at home you will be able to plaster bigger walls successfully, however the key to success is to achieve good results whilst practicing - so that you can add value to your home. This is the aim of the plastering courses.

The Online GuidesThe How to Plaster online guides and DVD can help you plaster successfully especially with the help of online support at any time. Have the 10 Golden Rules in front of you and you stand every chance of achieving a finish to be proud of.

SupportSupport is given after the course, and with the online "How to Plaster' Guides, to ensure you can develop your skills further and take on new challenges.

Good results whilst practicingThe DIY Plastering course will teach you how to apply a flat base coat and a skim finish to a professional standard.That is not to say you can be taught how to become a plasterer in just 1 day - but you can learn how to plaster to a good standard.

The DIY Plastering course and online guides will teach you the basic skills of plastering, so that you can practice on your walls at home. The aim of the course and the guides is to ensure that whilst you are practising, a good standard is achieved so that you have a wall to be proud of - ready to accept a coat of paint.

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Your Feedback:

Excellent DVD

I bought the 'Plastering made seriously simple' DVD because I'd
attended a short course at another establishment and was a little
confused. I watched Paul's DVD and it finally made sense. The day after
watching it I plastered a small bedroom with great results. If the DVD
is this good, I wish I'd attended a course!

Paul does exactly what he says on the website. Learn to plaster from day one. Brilliant!!!

Fantastic teacher. I attended the two day course on the 6/7 June and I have already skimmed two walls with fantastic results, and I am now confident and looking forward to plastering my hall and stairs.

Paul I really can't thank you enough.

Mohamed

Hi
Paul

I
wanted to thank you very much indeed for a top quality day in the
(previously) dark art of plastering. I now have much more confidence
and knowledge to tackle some jobs on my own, all thanks to your very
detailed and learner-friendly course.

You
looked after me a treat (endless cuppas and chocolate) and the
content and pace was spot on.

Many
thanks once again, and if ever you need a referral for folk wanting
to know more about the course, please use me / contact me and I'd be
happy to help.

Another way to load plaster onto the trowel. The advantage of this method is that it will stay on your trowel and not slide off - enabling you to place it in any position on the wall and reducing the amount of plaster that is dropped.